Brian Kenny (Announcer) Net Worth, Age, Wiki, Salary, Height, Wife

Born on October 18, 1963 (Age: 60 years old), in New York, United States, Brian Kenny is a prominent figure in the world of sports broadcasting. Renowned as the television face of Sabermetrics and baseball analytics, he serves as a studio host for MLB Network and lends his voice as a boxing play-by-play announcer for Fox Sports and DAZN.

Kenny, the host of the weekday program MLB Now, is hailed as the presenter of “the show for the thinking fan.” In his illustrious career, he previously contributed to ESPN, earning three Emmys and hosting his own show on ESPN Radio titled The Brian Kenny Show.

Married to Nicole Jacqueline Desy, the couple is blessed with five children. With a passion for sports and a knack for insightful analysis, Brian Kenny continues to captivate audiences with his expertise and engaging presence in the world of sports broadcasting.

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Early Broadcasting Career

Brian Kenny’s journey in the world of sports broadcasting began when he graduated magna cum laude from the New York Institute of Technology in 1985. While attending college, he kickstarted his career as a reporter for “LI News Tonight,” a daily news program at New York Tech. In May 1985, Kenny joined WLIG, TV 55 Long Island, and swiftly moved up the ranks, eventually becoming the Sports Director in September of the same year.

Local Success and Awards

In August 1986, Kenny assumed the role of Sports Director at WTZA-TV in Kingston, NY, hosting a late-evening talk show called “Sports Line Live” and providing play-by-play commentary for Marist Red Foxes men’s basketball and Hudson Valley Renegades minor league baseball. His tenure at the station until 1997 garnered him 11 New York State Broadcasters Awards and 6 Associated Press Awards, recognizing his exceptional coverage of local sports.

ESPN Stint

Joining ESPN in 1997 marked a pivotal moment in Kenny’s career. He anchored the 6:00 pm SportsCenter, hosted Friday Night Fights on ESPN2, and engaged in spirited debates with renowned boxers, notably Floyd Mayweather. Kenny’s versatility at ESPN extended to hosting Baseball Tonight, The Hot List on ESPNEWS, “Classic Ringside,” and The Top 5 Reasons You Can’t Blame… on ESPN Classic.

MLB Network Era

In a significant career move, Kenny transitioned to MLB Network in 2011. Since 2013, he has been the host of MLB Now and a prominent figure on MLB Network’s flagship program, “MLB Tonight.” His involvement also extends to on-site coverage of the All-Star Game and World Series. Kenny’s expertise has further been showcased as the Master of Ceremonies for the Baseball Hall of Fame Induction since 2017. Notably, his book, “Ahead of the Curve: Inside the Baseball Revolution,” published in 2016, earned him the National SABR Research Award in 2017.

Diverse Roles and Accolades

Beyond baseball, Kenny has made notable contributions as the boxing host and blow-by-blow announcer for Showtime Championship Boxing, Fox Sports, and Top Rank. His versatility extends to hosting “The Brian Kenny Show” on NBC Sports Radio. Additionally, Kenny has left his mark in various media, appearing in films like “Rocky Balboa” (2006) and “Resurrecting the Champ” (2007), as well as TV shows such as “The Dead Zone” (2003) and “Brockmire” (2016). The culmination of his achievements includes a National Sports Emmy for Baseball Tonight in 2003, the 2004 Sports Illustrated Media Willy of the Year, and the 2005 Sam Taub Award for excellence in boxing broadcasting.

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5 Interesting Facts About Brian Kenny

1. Brian Kenny, born on October 18, 1963 (60 years old), in New York, is a prominent sports broadcaster known for his expertise in Sabermetrics and baseball analytics.
2. He serves as a studio host for MLB Network and also works as a boxing play-by-play announcer for Fox Sports and DAZN.
3. Brian Kenny married Nicole Jacqueline Desy, and the couple has been blessed with five children.
4. Before joining MLB Network, Kenny had a successful stint at ESPN, earning three Emmys and hosting his own show on ESPN Radio called The Brian Kenny Show.
5. In addition to his broadcasting career, Kenny is an accomplished author, with his book “Ahead of the Curve: Inside the Baseball Revolution” winning the National SABR Research Award in 2017.

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